Thanksgiving Tips

Thanksgiving, Guns ‘N Roses and Food Nazis

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After the frustration!!

After a few Weeks of being back into my workouts I have started to become a little frustrated because I have not been seeing the results I want. Now a few years ago I would have just quit and said forget it! But this time around something in me said "keep pushing"! That is my new mantra for the remaining of the year. After going back to drawing board I came to the conclusion that it has been lack of food planning that has set me back. I am definitely eating healthier but I am still eating large portions and I have been consistent with charting out how break meals down into smaller ones. So I am resetting myself with the meals. Moral of the story: I don't care how much you workout, nutrition is where the results will come from!!!

Late Nigh Cap!!!

Decided to get in a late night run on the pull up bar. My arms are asking me why did I feel that was necessary lol!!!

Insanity Days 2 and 3

Yes I went toe to toe with the man Shaun T. again and I survived! Yesterday was Cardio Power and Resistance. Needless to say I am still feeling that one. The good news was that today was  Recovery Day. If you know anything about the Insanity workout you know that even the Recovery Day is not a real recovery day lol! At any rate I think I am going to wind down with some Yoga X tonight!!! See ya on the next blog entry!!!

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Insanity Day 1: Plyometric Cardio Circuit

Well today was my first real day back on Insanity. I am once again going toe to toe with ShaunT. Today was a little challenging because I have actually been off of the program for over a month. Its  going to take some time for me to get back adjusted to the HIIT workouts. Insanity is designed to push you to your max! I am keeping my eye focused on the goals I have set for myself. That's all the motivation I need!!!!

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Inspiration

This is not the typical manner of dialogue I usually do on this blog but I wanted to share it with all who follow. I am always keeping and eye and ear open for things that will motivate and push me to greater and better things. Well lately that has been coming in all sorts of ways. It has been coming in the form of phone meetings, casual dialogue with my peers, and my accountability groups. It has occurred  to me that you function at your maximum potential when you surround yourself with like minded people and those whom are accomplishing goals in life too! To  whomever reads this or follows any of my blogs let this serve as a sort nugget to get you inspired and get to moving. Inspiration is all around us, keep an eye out for it!!!

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Getting back to Insanity

To all of those that have been following the blog, this is an update as to the rest of the program and how I will attack it. I have been idle because of seasonal allergies and headaches. I am officially going to the doctor tomorrow so I can finally get to the root of the problem. As for the plans on the second part of Insanity I will hope to jump back in on Monday morning. I am going to spend the rest of this week re-prepping my body for this next go round. I am so ready to get back into it I don't know what to do lol!

Insanity Days 28 and 29 Core Cardio and Balance

Continuing on the Recovery Week phase of Insanity has been like the calm before the storm. You can't help but to know that the beast is coming in the next phase. The workouts are going to get longer and the intensity level is going to go up. Anyone considering starting Insanity please take advantage of the Recovery Week. Your body is going to need it!!!

Insanity Day 26 and 27: Core Cardio and Balance

Well I apparently I forgot to post on yesterday, so today's entry is going to be for both days. This week is the recovery week and it is the same workout everyday. Each day in the recovery phase your body lets you know that it appreciates you not banging on it this week lol! I have been definitely taking advantage of letting my knee recover also because I know this next phase is going to be bananas! At any rate I think my body is ready for it. I have to dig deeper!!!

Insanity Day 25: Core Cardio and Balance

This week is much appreciated! After 4 weeks of banging my body Core Cardio and Balance coulnd't have gotten any faster lol! I am discovering something I did not really pay attention before. I am becoming more flexible. During the stretching phases of the workouts I would modify how low I could go because of the lack of flexibility. Now I can touch the floor on those hamstring stretches while still being able to lean with my chest.In essence progress is being made. Now I got to keep my mind focused for what
s coming next week. Stay tuned to the blog for more....

Insanity Day 24: Plyometric Cardio Circuit

Well today was the last day of this level of Insanity. Didn't quite finish with the bang I wanted to but nonetheless finished! After having to modify a lot because of my knee being tricky like it, I am going to take advantage of this next week with the Recovery portion called Core Cardio and Balance. I am starting to see some results but not quite like I wanted to. I am going to have to go back and revisit my caloric intake and also pay closer attention to what I eat. I have had some bad eating days where I took in way too many calories lol!!! So next phase I am going to a little leaner on the food intake. During the first phase I lost about 8lbs now I have 25 more to go!!!

Insanity Day 23:Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs

Well Day 23 is in the books! I am still modifying on this workout because of my knee still not being 100%. Almost back to normal with that. I highly recommend that anyone who is considering Insanity not to over do it. It is an easy task to do. Always follow the prompts at the bottom of the screen that tell you to rest when needed. It will not interfere with your results! I am about to wrap up this phase of Insanity in a day and then its on to play with the big boys in phase 2!!! Tomorrow is Plometric Cardio Circuit!!! Saty tuned!!!

Insanity Day 22: Cardio Recovery

Well as you can see on yesterday my body said we are taking a break. I had no input. My knees had a meeting with the rest of my body and my brain acted as the final say and they came to the conclusion that yesterday was an off day lol!! Was I ever happy to see a recovery day! I took advantage of stretching and using the control moves to help my body to heal. My knee is feeling better but still not 100%. Next week will be a great week to recuperate because its all Core Cardio and Balance!!! See ya tomorrow for Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs. I may have to modify again.

Insanity Day 20: Cardio Power and Resistance

Today was a little different with my workout. I finally had an off day so I moved my workout from early morning to late morning. I found out today that I am an early morning person lol! Cardio Power and Resistance is a great workout and it pushes you right out of the gate. I am still having to modify because my knee is not 100% yet. I also have a sinus infection and that makes it the workouts a little harder. At any rate I am still digging deeper and pushing harder!!! Stay tuned for tomorrow when we get to Plyometric Cardio Circuit ( the one that took me out lol).

Insanity Day 19: Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs

If you have been following the blog on my journey with Insanity you will notice that I skipped Day 18. Well that was done because I sustained discomfort in my knee on last Friday, so I took an extra day to make sure I didn't push myself to injury. I also had to modify today on the workout. I only did the Cardio Abs. Great workout today and no issues with my knee either. As for tomorrow I will see if my body is up to pushing to the max! Yes I know I am insane for even doing this workout again lol!!! I will update on the progress of my knee as the time goes on. In the mean time, stay tuned for tomorrow's entry Plyometric Cardio Circuit, this is the one that took me out lol!!!

Insanity Day 17: Cardio Power and Resistance

Well I had to cut today's workout short. I injured my knee again. Nothing serious, I felt a twinge in my knee during the warm up. I am going to be smart about this and not push on it today. I am going to ice it down and  after work I will pick the workout back up. In addition to that I am to go and get and ACE band for my knee. I should've already had one lol! This isn't the first time this has happened lol!!! I will see you guys later on today and I also will modify some of the moves so this doesn't happen again!!!

Insanity Day 16: Cardio Recovery

Thank goodness today was Recovery day because yesterday was a bad food choice for dinner! I had to eat on the go because I was crunched for time getting to Bible Study. In essence I once again didn't have a chance to make up my workout from yesterday. I am not going to stop because of that. That means to keep moving and dig deeper on the rest of the program. Flexibility is improving, core strength is definitely improving. What I am noticing in this phase is that is not as much strength training as there is cardio. So if your are following this blog and you are thinking about doing Insanity, be prepared because it is cardio intense! Stay tuned for tomorrow's entry, we are doing Cardio Power and Resistance!!!